Holtum, Sittard-Geleen

Holtum Part of the Holtum-Born district in Sittard-Geleen. Home to 1,135 residents. €301k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,135 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €301k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 23.8 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Susteren, 40 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool het Avontuur, 808 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 1884 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 85%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Holtum safe?

Holtum recorded 27 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 23.8 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Sittard-Geleen median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Holtum?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Holtum is €301k. Recent Sittard-Geleen sale prices average 25% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €377k.

What schools are in Holtum?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool het Avontuur, 808 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Holtum?

The nearest NS train station is Susteren, 40 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Obbicht
  • Grevenbicht
  • Munstergeleen
  • Buchten

All Sittard-Geleen rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2025; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.